Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships
General Financial Aid
Please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for information on state and federal grants and loans, as well as scholarships specific to Chico State. Specific information regarding these financial aid opportunities may be found on the website, or by scheduling an appointment with an advisor.
Exceptional Circumstances Appeals - Financial aid eligibility may be reconsidered based on new financial information not reflected on your FAFSA or CA Dream Application. Credential candidates who have substantial non-reimbursed travel expenses for their field placement may also request a Cost of Attendance increase by submitting a Travel Budget Adjustment Appeal. For more information regarding exceptional circumstances appeals, please visit the Financial Aid Appeals page.
California State Level Grants
Golden State Teacher Grant Program - The Golden State teacher Grant program (GSTG) is for students who are currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program to earn a credential in the high need field of special education and commit to teach at a priority school, in California for four years, within five years after completing a teacher preparation program.
GSTG awards of up to $20,000 are available to eligible, currently enrolled students in California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved teacher preparation programs within a California institution of higher education. College and University campuses will use their own selection criteria and procedures to identify eligible students. Apply for a Golden State Teacher Grant.
University (CSU Chico) Level Grants
The deadline for students to apply for academic year scholarships is February 15. Students can access the application electronically by going to Financial Aid & Scholarship Office. An online letter of recommendation must accompany the application.
Credential Student Scholarships Available - All university students complete the Wildcat Scholarship Application to apply for scholarships in the credential program. This application gives Chico State students a chance at multiple scholarships through one application. Access the School of Education Scholarship Matrix to see what credential scholarships are available in the Wildcat Scholarship application.
College of Communication and Education Level Grants
Office of Outreach, Research, and Grants
The Office of Outreach, Research, and Grants (ORG) supports CME administrators and faculty interested in seeking external grant and contract funding opportunities.
Students can use this page to discover grants provided by the College of CME.